Undertale

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5370 Ratings

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  1. miguelmv
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    O jogo brinca com você o tempo todo, e faz você criar um apego com personagens aleatórios divertidos e carismáticos. O jogo é difícil em alguns momentos sem ser extremamente desafiador. Jogabilidade simples mas muito divertida
  2. 3ls0ul
    Sep 30, 2022
    9
    Un indie que tiene más que merecido su popularidad pues es un juego en el cual se nota el cariño que hay detrás pues cuenta con unos personajes maravillosos y una banda sonora deslumbrante. Toby Fox consiguió introducir personajes inclusivos mucho mejor que una empresa multimillonaria la cual no nombraré. (cof cof D*sney)
  3. God_enjoyer
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    the characters,figth system,lore and jokes are perfect but its a little boring at the first episode(the riuns with a goat girl basiclly toriel and her human waiting room)
  4. Garde_Mystik
    May 25, 2023
    9
    to put it bluntly, it has amazing stories, probably the best soundtrack i've ever heard off a video game, amazing gameplay for an rpg. i can't seem to find any objective flaws with this game, and my experiences with it were incredible. there's a reason this game turned into a huge phenomenon and even got ranked as a must play by this site. personally not my favorite game ever but it'sto put it bluntly, it has amazing stories, probably the best soundtrack i've ever heard off a video game, amazing gameplay for an rpg. i can't seem to find any objective flaws with this game, and my experiences with it were incredible. there's a reason this game turned into a huge phenomenon and even got ranked as a must play by this site. personally not my favorite game ever but it's simply that amazing.… Expand
  5. Udiba
    Dec 20, 2022
    9
    Nota puramente nostálgica, não me lembro de 100% mas com certeza vale á pena
  6. hekoh
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    is not a perfect game, but is one that show off so much personality. Pretty fun and unique indie game, don't let the community draw you out, give this game a shot, you will enjoy it
  7. fijay43k
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    Одна из лучших пиксельных игр в которые я играл, интересный сюжет, вариативность концовок, харизматичные персонажи, взаимодействие с предметами, уникальная боевая система, все это есть в этой игре.
  8. palchica
    Mar 25, 2023
    9
    Funny, amazing storyline. Interesting twists and characters. Loved it very much!
  9. IronBrandon
    May 4, 2023
    9
    Great story, fun characters, great mechanics, and a world with many fun puzzles and little secrets... The one problem I've had with the game is some of the tilemap art, but none of it got in my way of having a blast!
  10. DiddlyDarnDio
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Undertale is a masterpiece among the modern RPG games. No other RPG has made me feel so many emotions while playing as undertale has.
    The music is of course also amazing, songs like "megalovania", "hopes and dream" and "death by glamour".
    The gameplay is simple, but very VERY fun and it changes over the course of the game. The story and narrative is probably the best I've ever    Undertale is a masterpiece among the modern RPG games. No other RPG has made me feel so many emotions while playing as undertale has.
    The music is of course also amazing, songs like "megalovania", "hopes and dream" and "death by glamour".
    The gameplay is simple, but very VERY fun and it changes over the course of the game.
    The story and narrative is probably the best I've ever experienced.
    9/10    … Expand
  11. teazlunox
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    dürüst olayım normalde bu tarz oyunlarla çok işim olmaz ama kendine aşık etmeyi başardı, hayatımı gömdüm
  12. DerfLK
    Jan 18, 2016
    8
    I'm a person who hasn't played any video game for 3 years, because they don't interest me that much any more that I would play and spend money on them. After reading about this game and seeing it on many TOP lists. I decided to try it out, at least to get some nostalgia of past times. And I have to say this game blew me completely to pieces.

    Not only Undertale has amazing writing and    I'm a person who hasn't played any video game for 3 years, because they don't interest me that much any more that I would play and spend money on them. After reading about this game and seeing it on many TOP lists. I decided to try it out, at least to get some nostalgia of past times. And I have to say this game blew me completely to pieces.

    Not only Undertale has amazing writing and music but also unique gameplay - a RPG which you can beat by not killing anything. Even the game encourages you to use non lethal ways to progress. It never get's boring and is actually quite challenging in few boss fights. But of course you have the freedom to kill everything in your path. I don't recommend to do it as the first play-through, because you will not understand the plot.

    The story is something that I will not spoil, the short summary of Undertale on this page says all you need to know. Try to play as "blind" as possible. I can say from my experience that there were parts when I genuinely laughed, when I shed a tear, when I felt sad/happy/surprised and even a little horrified due to some horror themes.

    The game is made on GameMaker so the graphics are similar to something from a SNES game. Nothing special but is fitting for the experience.

    This reminded me kind of a game called "To the moon" from the structure. That the story and soundtrack is the meat of the game. I believe if you like that type of game you will absolutely love Undertale.

    I can't think of any objective criticism for the game. It's a very simple but sweet game. So that's why I give it a 10/10.    … Expand
  13. Tubey
    Oct 4, 2015
    8
    It's OK. The game is constructed really well and brings old ideas to the table in a refreshed, enjoyable way. It heavily leans on the MOTHER games as well as Earthbound throughout, and therein lies the games big weakness - it struggles to create an identity of its' own, instead coming across as a pretty well made homage to the game more than anytthing.

    To compare it to anything, it will    It's OK. The game is constructed really well and brings old ideas to the table in a refreshed, enjoyable way. It heavily leans on the MOTHER games as well as Earthbound throughout, and therein lies the games big weakness - it struggles to create an identity of its' own, instead coming across as a pretty well made homage to the game more than anytthing.

    To compare it to anything, it will be War for the Overworld to Dungeon Keeper 2 - a good game, but you know throughout that everything it is doing is borrowing pretty much everything from another title.

    I'd have scored this higher if they'd brought the premise of the game into 2015 with an updated graphic style and a few compelling twists on the genre, but it by and large does not.

    So yeah - a really nice homage, a great play if you enjoyed the titles this one pretty much apes in every way, but a few people have gone really OTT on the praise for the title in my opinion.    … Expand
  14. LPWaffleMan
    Mar 16, 2019
    8
    UNDERTALE is a satire of conventional RPGs that brings multiple laughs while simultaneously offering a story that challenges a player's perspective on characters in a video game and RPGs games as a whole.

    The excellent music, art design and story however is held back by it's simple gameplay that while intriguing at first seems to fall short of its potential.
  15. TimW001
    Sep 2, 2016
    8
    This game is creative and clever. It has great dialogue and fun puzzles. The game truly excels in its humour and characters. For one play through it is approximately 7 hours long and well worth playing. The game will lay out the rules of combat and interactions then defy its own rules to create an extremely unique experience.
  16. everin
    Oct 7, 2015
    8
    Tier 2
    + Ridiculously high attention to detail that permeates the gameplay and the story
    + Fairly well-conceived story that expands in depth as the game progresses + Epic "hidden" ending that builds up and mostly pays off ? Game takes itself very seriously at the end, but most of the build-up to that feels far too random/silly in a way that's not remotely as well-conceived as the    Tier 2
    + Ridiculously high attention to detail that permeates the gameplay and the story
    + Fairly well-conceived story that expands in depth as the game progresses
    + Epic "hidden" ending that builds up and mostly pays off
    ? Game takes itself very seriously at the end, but most of the build-up to that feels far too random/silly in a way that's not remotely as well-conceived as the ending
    ? A lot of the gameplay isn't particularly deep (often even not fun at all), especially when compared to the story attempting to be told using that gameplay -- i.e. a story "about" games
    - Some of the enemy attacks feel more frustrating than fun, difficulty curve is all over the place    … Expand
  17. RMDsilva
    Jan 7, 2016
    8
    Aaaah... this is definitely a weird one.

    I'm usually not put off by retro graphics and gameplay, but I kept getting just a tiny bit annoyed with what the game required of me. But still, I pushed on. Most of the time, I had an awkward feeling: was I playing an RPG .... "for girls"? Little did I know, I actually had a choice. The lovey-dovey humor got to me, in the end. The ridiculous    Aaaah... this is definitely a weird one.

    I'm usually not put off by retro graphics and gameplay, but I kept getting just a tiny bit annoyed with what the game required of me.
    But still, I pushed on.
    Most of the time, I had an awkward feeling: was I playing an RPG .... "for girls"? Little did I know, I actually had a choice.
    The lovey-dovey humor got to me, in the end. The ridiculous situations, the metagame quirks... ah, this is worth exploring.

    But hey, game of the year? far from it (;
    Just a very good indie experience!    … Expand
  18. Ayvalon
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    This game is a reminder of what's possible for an indie game. It demonstrated a lot of wit in its design, though its antique graphics and control scheme are still a detriment, though no more can be expected from an indie developer with such limited resources. A very interesting game to say the least with a lot of content and replay value.
  19. Kriss_A
    Sep 24, 2015
    8
    A small, short adventure with some decent gameplay, that manages to stay fresh and change just enough to keep it entertaining to play.

    Certainly a very emotional story and extremely reactive, utilizing the video game medium to a very large extent.

    The game is ugly as sin, but that hardly matters when it's all said and done. Highly recommending, but wait till it's 5 bucks.
  20. Muramas
    Oct 13, 2015
    8
    Great game, maybe not best of all time but still great.

    The good Fun, Intense combat. Interesting idea of a moral system and great music. The story ends on a good note and has multiple hidden modes that can expand the game's life. The meh Characters are kinda lackluster at time, the puzzles are not challenging at all and some of the story is forced. Even all this I would suggest    Great game, maybe not best of all time but still great.

    The good
    Fun, Intense combat. Interesting idea of a moral system and great music. The story ends on a good note and has multiple hidden modes that can expand the game's life.

    The meh
    Characters are kinda lackluster at time, the puzzles are not challenging at all and some of the story is forced.

    Even all this I would suggest people to play it because it is worth the amount of time it takes and the music will keep playing in your head a long time after you forget about the plotline.    … Expand
  21. sscott0829tw
    Jan 12, 2016
    8
    It is hard to write a review for Undertale,cause it's like nothing I have played before.
    Unique,fun,awesome Characters and storytelling.
    Experience by yourself and you will understand~
  22. pesoconvertible
    Oct 20, 2015
    8
    First of all, Undertale is a good game with some new neat gameplay ideas. This does not mean that it is not one of the most overrated games in years. What are critics thinking giving it the same score as a superb game like the Witcher 3. Undertale's graphics are ugly, the music is good, the writing decent and it is fantastic achievement for a one man operation. It does not, however, makeFirst of all, Undertale is a good game with some new neat gameplay ideas. This does not mean that it is not one of the most overrated games in years. What are critics thinking giving it the same score as a superb game like the Witcher 3. Undertale's graphics are ugly, the music is good, the writing decent and it is fantastic achievement for a one man operation. It does not, however, make it one of the best games of the year.… Expand
  23. abuka1310
    Oct 6, 2015
    8
    game is overrated. funny game, very clever, different, makers of this game must be on hard drugs. long to play for a small roll play game. but 8 is the highest it gets. and that is good.
  24. Memulatron
    Dec 19, 2015
    8
    If you value gameplay over story like I do, you probably won't like this game as much as most people. For sure, this game is good. It's a well-made game with lots of humor and a great story. But it's definitely not game-of-the-year material. People love indie games because when you don't have producers telling you how to make your game, a lot of really interesting ideas can be implementedIf you value gameplay over story like I do, you probably won't like this game as much as most people. For sure, this game is good. It's a well-made game with lots of humor and a great story. But it's definitely not game-of-the-year material. People love indie games because when you don't have producers telling you how to make your game, a lot of really interesting ideas can be implemented in your game, like the combination of an RPG-style combat system with bullet-hell minigames. But this game is more of an interactive story than a game. And I guess that's what an RPG is supposed to be. But look at Pokemon. Look at Fire Emblem. Look at the Mario & Luigi games. Those are all RPGs that have gameplay that's just deep enough that you can be good or bad at them. With Undertale, the gameplay is pretty shallow, meaning it's easy to get the hang of, but not really satisfying. It means you can't be good or bad at the game. Granted, this is a plus to some people, like casual gamers, but to people who like a challenge, it will leave you wanting more.

    The story and characters, on the other hand, are original and interesting. They'll make you laugh, they'll make you cry, yadda yadda, no spoilers. But most importantly, they'll make you think critically about the choices you make in the game. Normally, you'd go with your gut reaction when presented with a choice in a video game. But since this game isn't all that long, it really pays to spend some time seriously thinking about whether or not what you're doing is the right thing to do.

    In terms of presentation, this game is definitely lacking. The game is not pretty. It looks like it could've been drawn in MS Paint. But to a lot of you, graphics don't matter, so you can ignore what I'm saying. The MUSIC, on the other hand, is some of the best music I've heard in an indie game, or any video game for that matter. Just look up the song "Dummy!" if you have any doubts. It really drives that atmosphere home, because the graphics surely do not.

    Overall, this game is really good. For a game that came late on the simple-pixellated-indie bandwagon, it really is a special game. It just really isn't all that fun to play from a gameplay perspective, and it certainly doesn't deserve Game of the Year, especially up against games like Witcher 3 and MGS5. Simply put, this game is overrated, but for all the right reasons.    … Expand
  25. OneOneTwoOne
    Sep 27, 2015
    8
    It's a nice game, interesting breaks in the fourth wall. But ultimately a shallow universe of twists in convention and narrative tricks. I wouldn't be pointing these out if it wasn't for the overwhelmingly positive reviews it has gotten so far. I think we need a few more level-headed reviewers to bring the score down to something a bit more reasonable.
  26. reallygoodgames
    Oct 2, 2015
    8
    This is definitely worth playing, at times the extent to which the author pulls you into 4th wall breaking discussion wears thin, and the game could have ended more succinctly on the pacifist ending but it was well done. One issue is the game is not suited to replayability, but replaying is a big part of the fun in terms of story development. Especially in the truely evil route whereThis is definitely worth playing, at times the extent to which the author pulls you into 4th wall breaking discussion wears thin, and the game could have ended more succinctly on the pacifist ending but it was well done. One issue is the game is not suited to replayability, but replaying is a big part of the fun in terms of story development. Especially in the truely evil route where you're requiring to kill every monster, and it takes forever to initiate the random battles. it's fun, comedic and stimulating for the mind.

    Definitely recommend    … Expand
  27. Kampanius
    Oct 6, 2015
    8
    Game was great. Not by any means a 10/10 game, but still so childishly charming. Somehow I remember a lot of the games characters really well. Maybe they were that memorable.
  28. jesuschristh5
    Nov 5, 2015
    8
    Made me angry with the final boss, but it was something fresh, and ended up being one of the best boss fights i've had in a while. The game for the most part is fun, and the price is fair.
  29. 6harrypotter
    Nov 1, 2015
    8
    It's a damn good game. The story is spot on, atmosphere amazing, great music, and cool concepts all around. One of the best games I've played in a while.

    That being said, it's overrated. Insanely overrated. Criminally **** overrated. This isn't the greatest game of all time like everyone seem's to be acting like it is. Hell, it isn't even the best game to have come out this year, MGS V,    It's a damn good game. The story is spot on, atmosphere amazing, great music, and cool concepts all around. One of the best games I've played in a while.

    That being said, it's overrated. Insanely overrated. Criminally **** overrated. This isn't the greatest game of all time like everyone seem's to be acting like it is. Hell, it isn't even the best game to have come out this year, MGS V, the witcher 3, and many others are still funner, lengthier, and overall better games.

    And to everyone who's freaking out over how your choices have "such a massive impact on the game world! Everything you do matters!" It doesn't. They're full of **** There are literally 3 ways to complete/ play through the game. Ready for this?

    1) Kill everyone
    2) Kill no one
    3) Kill a few people.

    It's completely black and white. Kill or don't kill. That's it. It's so linear that it blows my mind when people praise it for it's nonexistent "Branching storyline!" And don't get me started on the people who **** themselves over how it occasionally breaks the fourth wall and "feels like it knows everything!". The story elements in this game which break the fourth wall feel like a creepypasta written by a six year old about "le spooky haunted rom hack!" or some **** It's not crazy, it's not ****g revolutionary, it's hardly even interesting.

    Overrall, a good game, but not an amazing one. Maybe GOTY, depending on if your a furry and/or a seven year old, but not much more than that.    … Expand
  30. Saverosso
    Jun 13, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Played it on the year of its release and really enjoyed it. However it is not without its flaws.

    The best thing about it is the music; lovely pieces that became instant memes because of how catchy and "video-gamey" they were.

    [spoilers ahead]
    Story comes next. It is interesting enough to catch your attention, and the game design deviates from classical RPG on purpuse in order to make you get focused on narrative and dialogue - for an example: there are side-quests and instances where you can deviate from the route to 'complete' the game, but while in most other RPGs the side-quests reward you with special equipment, weapons, abilities etc., in Undertale you get funny cutscenes and dialogue as rewards.

    The story itself is simple, charming but lacks some depth and complexity. At most, it hits you with some "im14andthisisdeep" moments. 4th wall-breaking is more of an easy gimmick than something truly original or smart.

    Graphic design could have been better. Some characters feel clunky and rushed; devs could have done a better job in this regard.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best PC Game of 2015
4
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
1
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. GameStar
    Jan 16, 2017
    89
    Undertale is absolutely unique. It's a RPG masterpiece full of weird characters and a moving message.
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  2. games(TM)
    Mar 4, 2016
    90
    With multiple endings based on how you choose to play out your run, set pieces that can play out very differently based on your actions and so many incredible moments that we’d love to share but daren’t do so for risk of spoiling anything, Undertale is easily one of the indie standouts of last year.
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  3. DarkStation
    Feb 23, 2016
    100
    Through a combination of often relaxed but sometimes tense gameplay, a dreamy atmosphere, and genuine characters that feel like they’re actually alive and all living together in this isolated society of longing, Undertale transcends its medium and becomes a genuinely moving experience I would recommend to anyone who is open to a sometimes sorrowful, sometimes hilarious, always bizarre and engaging emotional journey.
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